The Latest Club to Be Linked with Di Maria Is...

The latest story to emerge pits the 25-year-old with a move to Juventus, albeit next summer rather than this winter.

Tuttosport (h/t AS) reports that "the Italian champions have set their sights on creating the “world’s strongest midfield” by bringing in the Argentina international alongside current Bianconeri stars Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal."

Alonso Contract Latest

Alonso's desire to leave Real Madrid is not related to money or the club's achievements on the pitch, but stems from 'a wish for a change of scenery, on the part of Xabi Alonso himself and his family'.

Los Blancos are still keen to negotiate a new deal, with the Basque able to talk to other clubs in January.